standards
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The principles provide standards for judging practices and, when necessary, reforming them.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
NHS England told Panorama: "A number of new initiatives have been introduced to make care safer, including new clinical standards for every maternity service in England to prevent maternal deaths and harm."
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
And, she said, clearer standards would also help teachers and school staff feel more confident when responding to allergic reactions.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
According to Athleta’s website, it opened its first store in California in 2011 and became a certified B Corp in 2018 in an effort to commit to higher environmental standards.
From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026
As early as 2004, if you looked at the numbers, you could clearly see the decline in lending standards.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
